I Remember That! | Childhood Through the Decades

Wednesday 27 May 2026 | 10.30am-3pm Show all dates and times Rediscover the sights, sounds, and stories of childhood across the decades.

This nostalgic, hands-on event is designed for adults, families, and anyone who enjoys history and shared experiences.

Explore fascinating objects, join an immersive guided tour, listen to music from the 1940s through to the 1980s, and reconnect with games, toys, and stories that shaped generations.

Whether you’re reliving your own memories or learning something new, there’s something here for everyone.

Guided Tours Times: 11.30am & 2.30pm Join our experienced tour guide, dressed in period costume, for a relaxed journey through time.

Learn how childhood has changed from the Victorian era, through WWII, and up to the present day.

Board & Card Games: Rediscover classic board and card games that many adults grew up with.

Enjoy a break from screens, share a laugh, and introduce these favorites to a new generation.

Perfect for adults who enjoy nostalgia as well as younger visitors experiencing these games for the first time.

Object Handling Sessions: Meet our costumed object handler and explore a trolley full of intriguing objects.

See, touch, and hear the stories behind toys and everyday items from the past.

A relaxed, conversational experience that sparks memories and curiosity.

Displays & Activities: Undercroft Tours: Short, guided tours of the undercroft available throughout the day.

Coventry Transport Museum will also be holding their own I Remember That events on the same day.

Head over to the museum to enjoy holiday themed exhibits, object handling and design your own postcard drop in crafts.